Which place completes this sentence about Sylhet Division? In 1874, the current ______ Division, which included Karimganj District, was entirely known as the 'Sylhet district'.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Sylhet
Sylhet Division is the north-eastern division of Bangladesh. In 1874 the area now forming this division, together with Karimganj District, was known in full as the Sylhet district. That earlier district was therefore named for the same city, Sylhet, that heads the division today.
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